Disney's Grand Floridian's Garden View Lounge Unveils Redesigned Space Ahead of Tea Service Return

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Wednesday February 18, 2026 2:10pm ET · "Garden View Tea Room"
Disney's Grand Floridian's Garden View Lounge Unveils Redesigned Space Ahead of Tea Service Return

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The Garden View Lounge at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been completely redesigned ahead of its March 19 reopening for the afternoon tea service.

The transformed space replaces the lounge's traditional red color scheme with a lighter, botanical-inspired design featuring green and white tones.

Out with the Red, In with the Green

The former Garden View Lounge featured deep red upholstery, burgundy chairs, and rich crimson accents throughout the dining area. The darker color palette created a more formal atmosphere.


The redesigned space now features white chairs with botanical leaf patterns etched into the chair backs. Green upholstered seating replaces the red furniture, and the overall aesthetic is lighter and more open.

Gold accents remain throughout the space, including updated chandeliers and table bases that complement the new color scheme.

New Seating and Layout

The lounge now includes round white tables with gold bases positioned throughout the main dining area. White chairs feature sage green cushions and decorative leaf patterns that tie into the Alice in Wonderland theme launching with the tea service.

Arched windows and architectural details remain from the original design, but the space feels brighter with the updated furnishings.

The floral carpet pattern stays consistent with the Grand Floridian's Victorian aesthetic while complementing the new green and white palette.

Reservations Open February 19

The Garden View Lounge Tea Experience opens March 19 with reservations available starting February 19. Pricing is $79 per adult and $49 per child (ages 3-9), plus tax and gratuity.

The afternoon tea service includes Twinings tea selections, a three-tier tower of sweet and savory items, and optional cocktails and champagne. See the full menu.

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and a reminder of how it looked before
It looks good overall, except that I think the tables look bad. They remind me of something you'd see sitting outside at a park.
↩ replying to UNCgolf
You must go to some really nice parks.
Seems Disney is getting ready for reservations to open tomorrow:
↩ replying to Chi84
Park probably wasn't the right description actually.

They just look like temporary tables you pull out of storage for an event rather than permanent fixtures.
Those chairs with the green panels on the back... maybe they look better in person.

Far more modern than the older, darker look. I strongly prefer the new look.
I understand what they were trying to go for here. Unfortunately, they didn't get beyond "fancy cafeteria".
Is the capacity the same as before?
↩ replying to Disstevefan1
Very similar, if not the same.
↩ replying to wdwmagic
More capacity now?
I wonder if any of these reservations were scooped up by bots this time.
Can yo eat as much as you want fro 79 bucks
The 3:30 am PST reservation opening time is awful. I don’t know why they can’t do it at a time when everyone in the country is normally awake.